17 ALPHA ROAD
CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE CB4 3DQ
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
79 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£660,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£8,228/m²
Local average
£481,866 (+34.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (26,869 of 33,755)
Street crime
577 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Striking Victorian terrace
- Excellent location close to the City
- Refurbished and well appointed
- Blend of period and contemporary features
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This fantastic two-bedroom Victorian terrace has been extensively refurbished and refitted by the current owners, the result of which is very impressive.
The property is entered via a bespoke solid timber front door leading to the hallway, benefitting from original period corbels which takes you into the open plan living/dining room, both with underfloor heating. There are replaced sash windows with shutters, bespoke fitted shelving, a multi-fuel burning stove contrasted by a Portland Stone surround and cabinetry on either side, ornate ceiling roses and attractive cornicing. The kitchen has base and eye-level cupboards, wooden worktops and a door to the garden.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, both have fitted wardrobes/cupboards, feature cast iron fireplaces, original, stripped floorboards, and shutters. The bathroom has a shower over the bath, a wash basin, heated towel rail and WC. There is access from the landing via a ladder to the part-boarded loft space.
The current owners have carried out an extensive refurbishment including re-wiring, heating and plumbing, re-plastering, a damp proof course, decoration, flooring including engineered oak herringbone, patterned tiles and re-finished original boards. There is gas central heating with underfloor heating in the living room, cast iron radiators in the bedrooms and bespoke double glazing. Planning permission for a rear extension and loft conversion was obtained (ref:20/03476/HFUL) although this has now lapsed. RSJs and pads were pre-installed in readiness for the works.
Outside, there is a front garden enclosed by walling with space for bikes. Pedestrian access via a secure gate leads to the southwest-facing rear garden which is a good size and is mainly lawn, it is enclosed by fencing, has a paved area adjoining the house, and a shed.
Listed by
Cambridge
Gray & Toynbee
Reference: 161600207
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 28/06/2022
Expiry date: 27/06/2032
Current heating cost: £517/year
Potential heating cost: £361/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,900
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Time and temperature zone control (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
17 Alpha Road, - - all floors.JPG
EPC Graphs
EE Rating
Price history
45% since 2015
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/01/2026 (6 months ago) | £660,000 | +45.1% |
| Sold | 11/05/2015 (11 years ago) | £455,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 CARLYLE ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DN | £935,000 | 22/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 29 MAGRATH AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3AH | £730,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 15 HOLLAND STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DL | £947,500 | 13/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 27 CHESTERTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3AL | £1,195,000 | 21/07/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 91 ALPHA ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DQ | £420,000 | 18/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 29 SEARLE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DB | £636,000 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 PARK PARADE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8AL | £1,465,000 | 02/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 ST LUKES STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DA | £470,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 53 SEARLE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DB | £550,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 ST JOHNS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8AN | £750,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 49 FLAT 2 ALPHA ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DQ | £300,000 | 09/11/2022 | Flat |
| 22 SEARLE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DB | £580,000 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 66 SEARLE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DB | £527,376 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 HERTFORD STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3AG | £845,000 | 02/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 5A BEACONSFIELD TERRACE, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3BP | £703,000 | 20/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 SEARLE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DB | £685,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 68 HERTFORD STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3AQ | £576,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 40 SEARLE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DB | £613,000 | 05/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 HERTFORD STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3AG | £1,450,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 21 ALPHA ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DQ | £475,000 | 13/07/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 49 FLAT 8 ALPHA ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DQ | £253,000 | 31/05/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 49 FLAT 1 ALPHA ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DQ | £210,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |
| 41 SEARLE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DB | £620,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 58 SEARLE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DB | £450,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 ALBERT STREET, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3BE | £505,000 | 07/01/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 61 ALPHA ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DQ | £575,000 | 15/12/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 85 ALPHA ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DQ | £579,000 | 18/11/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 77 ALPHA ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB4 3DQ | £1,100,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £489,000 (8 sales)
Area average: £761,644 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cambridge. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cambridge. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cambridge.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cambridge: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Hertford Street | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Kiosk on the Green | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Andys Hair Works | 0.2 miles |
| University | BPP | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Urgent Care Cambridge | 0.9 miles |
| University | Anglia Ruskin University -Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Cambridge | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Cambridge North | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Cambridge Lea Hospital (Spire) | 2.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 |
| Shoplifting | 106 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 |
| Bicycle theft | 44 |
| Other theft | 36 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Theft from the person | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Total incidents | 577 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 6 Mar 2023 |
| Chesterton Community College | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 18 Sep 2017 |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 17 Jul 2023 |
| Castle School, Cambridge | Other | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement — 25 Jun 2024 |
| University of Cambridge | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).